batch production Flashcards
What is batch production often ran as
Often ran as a flexible manufacturing system where a wide range of products can be produced
What does a manufacturing system need to be able to do
React easily to extra demand and increases production runs
What are the workers like for batch production
Semi-skilled and able to run several prossesses
What does a modular / cell production system use
Use a number of production cells grouped together to manufacture a component / a sub-assembly
What does a modular / cell production system usually consist of
Group of machines
Assembly
Inspection point
What skill level workers does modular / cell production system have
Multi skilled workers
- can be automated
How are cell / team manufacture positioned
Carefully positioned in a logical manner to ensure minimal and quick movements from one operation to the next
What is the responsibility of the team in each cell in a cell / team manufacture
Responsible for production and quality of products
What is the skill level for cell / team manufacture
High level job satisfaction
what are standard parts
parts brought in from other companies - nuts and bolts and zips
what can buying in parts do
reduce the amount of processess needed on a production line
what are the is the disadvantage of sub assemblies, standard components and brought in parts
supplies need to be reliable
time may be needed to allow for ordering and supplying
